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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Radically reshaping urban space to revamp mobility
Exploring the link between urban space and mobility, experts from Gehl and Royal HaskoningDHV will share their insights at the next Eurocities Mobility Forum.
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Ongoing war in Europe: Cities stand with Ukraine
As Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine enters its third year, cities across Europe are coming together to express their continued solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people.
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Cities building bridges for digital inclusion
In a world where not everyone has the same access to these digital experiences, cities have a duty to ensure digital inclusion and bridge the digital divide.
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A new horizon: Better air quality for Europe
Cities today can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a preliminary agreement has finally been reached on the EU’s revised Ambient Air Quality Directive, following lengthy negotiations.
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A UNITES story: Welcoming all migrants in Grenoble
Led by the Grenoble Metropole municipal government, the AGORA centre carries out activities to give migrant communities a voice and break down the barriers they face.
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Urban Pioneers: Dortmund’s Night Manager
Meet Dortmund's Night Manager, Chris Stemann, whose innovative role involves supporting local bars and clubs, building community relations and ensuring that the city's night time economy and culture thrives.
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A social agenda that delivers for people
Ahead of the EU elections, cities advocate for a social agenda that delivers for people based on an improved European Pillar of Social Rights. We must ensure affordable housing, invest in jobs and skills for green and digital transformation, and include the most vulnerable.
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Getting smarter to cut emissions
Cities are responsible for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If they want to be climate neutral in the near future, they need to act smarter.
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Space is for Parisians, not SUVs
Last Sunday, Parisians voted in favour of an additional tax on SUVs. What can other cities and the EU learn from this move?
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Recognising cities’ role in realising the EU Child Guarantee
Cities are at the forefront of implementing the EU Child Guarantee, working to combat child poverty and ensure equal opportunities for every child. Eurocities and UNICEF have formed a new partnership to build cities' capacity to implement the Guarantee and ensure their role is fully recognised.
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